Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $110,980 | $98,482 | +13% |
| Median hourly wage | $53.36 | $47.35 | +13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $104,896.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Massachusetts is $110,980, or about $53.36 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Massachusetts is +13% above the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Massachusetts typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 8,270 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $110,980, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.